NUR 206 NCLEX Practice Exam (Questions 1-30) NCLEX-RN
Practice Exam: Comprehensive Nursing Review
1. A client who has a history of absence seizures has received a prescription for
Lorazepam. The nurse understands all of the following about this drug EXCEPT:
• a. The client may experience a lack of muscle coordination as a side effect.
• b. The client may experience bradycardia and respiratory depression.
• c. The patient may experience nausea and vomiting.
• d. The patient may become dependent upon this medication.
• Correct Answer: c
2. A client who has a history of psychomotor seizures has received a prescription
for Depakote. The nurse understands all of the following about this drug EXCEPT:
• a. The client may experience abdominal cramps and diarrhea as a side
effect.
• b. The client may experience constipation as a side effect.
• c. The client will require periodic liver function tests.
• d. The client may experience visual abnormalities.
• Correct Answer: d
3. A 10-year old pediatric male client diagnosed with ADHD has been taking
Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the past two years. The nurse understands
the following are all normal side effects of this therapy EXCEPT:
• a. weight loss
, • b. anorexia
• c. dry mouth
• d. bradycardia
• Correct Answer: d
4. A 50-year old male client with a history of narcolepsy has received a
prescription for Dexedrine. The nurse understands that all of the following
interventions are necessary EXCEPT:
• a. Monitor mental status
• b. Monitor weight
• c. Monitor sleep patterns
• d. Monitor for hypotension and bradycardia.
• Correct Answer: d
5. A client with a history of Hepatitis B has been diagnosed with a low back
injury. The client is allergic to aspirin. The RN understands she should question
the pain medication ordered for this client if it is any of the following EXCEPT:
• a. Percodan
• b. Tylox
• c. Acetaminophen
• d. Ibuprofen
• Correct Answer: d
Practice Exam: Comprehensive Nursing Review
1. A client who has a history of absence seizures has received a prescription for
Lorazepam. The nurse understands all of the following about this drug EXCEPT:
• a. The client may experience a lack of muscle coordination as a side effect.
• b. The client may experience bradycardia and respiratory depression.
• c. The patient may experience nausea and vomiting.
• d. The patient may become dependent upon this medication.
• Correct Answer: c
2. A client who has a history of psychomotor seizures has received a prescription
for Depakote. The nurse understands all of the following about this drug EXCEPT:
• a. The client may experience abdominal cramps and diarrhea as a side
effect.
• b. The client may experience constipation as a side effect.
• c. The client will require periodic liver function tests.
• d. The client may experience visual abnormalities.
• Correct Answer: d
3. A 10-year old pediatric male client diagnosed with ADHD has been taking
Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the past two years. The nurse understands
the following are all normal side effects of this therapy EXCEPT:
• a. weight loss
, • b. anorexia
• c. dry mouth
• d. bradycardia
• Correct Answer: d
4. A 50-year old male client with a history of narcolepsy has received a
prescription for Dexedrine. The nurse understands that all of the following
interventions are necessary EXCEPT:
• a. Monitor mental status
• b. Monitor weight
• c. Monitor sleep patterns
• d. Monitor for hypotension and bradycardia.
• Correct Answer: d
5. A client with a history of Hepatitis B has been diagnosed with a low back
injury. The client is allergic to aspirin. The RN understands she should question
the pain medication ordered for this client if it is any of the following EXCEPT:
• a. Percodan
• b. Tylox
• c. Acetaminophen
• d. Ibuprofen
• Correct Answer: d
